Cloud FAQs: Answers to Common Questions, Part 3

a) What are the requirements to run Hyper-V ?

Hyper-V should be installed on a Windows Server Datacenter version that supports it, and it is recommended that the server has at least 2 GB of RAM.

b) What operating systems can be installed on the virtual machine ?

The list of operating systems that Hyper-V supports is provided below:

• Windows 2019 with Hyper-V
• Windows 2016 with Hyper-V
• Windows 2012R2 with Hyper-V
• Windows 2012 with Hyper-V
• CentOS
• Fedora
• Ubuntu 

Note: To create a virtual machine, navigate to the “Create a Virtual Machine” option if you already have the installation media.

The software can be downloaded for free on the CentOS, Fedora, and Ubuntu websites without any additional user action.

c) How many virtual machines can a server run ?

The server’s capacity to run virtual machines is determined by its processor, RAM, and hard disk space.

d) Can the RAM on each virtual machine be customized ?

Hyper-V allows for customization of each virtual machine’s system resources, including memory.

e) How much RAM does the virtual machine require ?

RAM requirements for virtual machines vary, so check your guest operating system’s system requirements, as the amount of memory provided can change at any time.